NPR’s A Martinez talks with Lucas Finton, a reporter for The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, Tenn., about Wednesday’s funeral for Tyre Nichols, who was violently beaten by police. Read More at NPR
Read More »Fla. Gov. DeSantis is now looking to overhaul the state’s colleges and universities
Board members appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled plans to reshape the New College of Florida. DeSantis wants to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs and limit tenure for professors. Read More at NPR
Read More »Boeing delivers its final 747 jet, ending a run of more than 50 years
The airline manufacturer delivered its last 747 jumbo jet on Tuesday after a production run of more than five decades. Current and former workers said farewell to the “Queen of the Skies” with pride. Read More at NPR
Read More »Examining the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster 2 decades later
Seven astronauts died 20 years ago when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated on reentry. NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to NASA deputy administrator Pam Melroy about the loss and how NASA changed. Read More at NPR
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Tyre Nichols will be laid to rest in Memphis on Wednesday
The Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy, and Vice President Kamala Harris is set to attend at the invitation of Nichols’ family. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Read More at NPR
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Muslim-American opinions on abortion are complex. What does Islam actually say?
Since the Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to an abortion, many Muslims Americans have been turning to their faith to try to figure out: What does Islam say about the issue? (Image credit: Lauren Justice for NPR) Read More at NPR
Read More »Junk food companies say they’re trying to do good. A new book raises doubts
As the marketing of soda and fast food ramps up around the world, the companies involved forge partnerships to help the poor. The new book ‘Junk Food Politics‘ casts a critical eye at their efforts. (Image credit: Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images) Read More at NPR
Read More »Native Americans left out of ‘deaths of despair’ research
During the time that deaths from addiction and suicide among white Americans rose by about 9%, deaths among Native Americans shot up by about 30%, a new study shows. (Image credit: David Goldman/AP) Read More at NPR
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